Young man dies in Nenagh accident

An accident in which a young man died while walking a dog on the outskirts of Nenagh on Friday last has stunned the local community who have been left deeply saddened by the circumstances of the tragic occurrence.

The accident happened at approximately 10.30am on the old Dublin Road at Lisbunny when Cathal (Gearóid) Hensman, aged 34, was struck by a vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s understood that Mr Hensman was out walking a white coloured greyhound for a family member at the time of the tragedy. Sadly, the dog was also killed in the accident.

Mr Hensman, is from Newtown, Clarina, Co Limerick.

ROAD CLOSED

The R445 at Lisbunny was closed by gardaí for a time after the accident pending a technical examination by forensic collision investigators and local diversions were put in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the areas of Tyone, the Thurles Road, Rathmartin and the R445 (Old Dublin Road) at Lisbunny between 09.30am and 10.45am are asked to contact gardaí.

appeal

In addition to this, gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling from Nenagh town in the direction of Toomevara via the R445 (Old Dublin Road) between 9.30am and 10.45am to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda station on 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Mr Hensman is survived by his parents Jane (Jenny) and Trevor and by a brother and three sisters and extended family.

His remains were reposed at Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballybrown, on Wednesday (August 9). Requiem Mass took place on this Thursday, August 11, at 11.30am followed by burial in Kilkeedy Cemetery.